Your Cancer Monthly Horoscope for August
Add These Dates to Your G-Cal:
August 1: Mars in Taurus conjunct Uranus in Taurus
August 3: Mercury enters Virgo
August 7: Mars in Taurus square Saturn in Aquarius
August 8: Venus in Cancer opposite Pluto in Capricorn
August 11: Full Moon in Aquarius *and* Venus enters Leo
August 14: Sun in Leo opposite Saturn in Aquarius
August 20: Mars enters Gemini
August 22: Sun enters Virgo
August 25: Mercury enters Libra
August 27: New Moon in Virgo
Cancer–it’s August already! Some surprising news arrives from your network as the month begins. On August 1, Mars, the planet of motivation, meets with Uranus, the planet of unexpected events. You might feel called to take a bold risk toward one of your dreams, or perhaps you’re setting a boundary with a friend. This energy is unpredictable, but it encourages inspired action. This planetary hang out is occurring in a lucky place in your chart, so perhaps a breakthrough is on its way! Don’t forget–sometimes blessings arrive in disguise.
A few days later on August 3, Mercury enters Virgo and you’re feeling more curious than normal. Your schedule may pick up and if you’re interested in signing up for a course or learning a new skill, now’s the time. Let your mind expand! You may feel like you’ve come to standstill regarding some of your dreams and aspirations on August 7, when Mars in Taurus squares off with Saturn in Aquarius. Speed bumps may appear to slow down progress. This is frustrating but fleeting energy, and not a reason to lose hope! Try to be more present and enjoy the process vs. focusing on the destination.
Relationship matters reach a raw and vulnerable climax on August 8 when Venus in Cancer sits across from Pluto in Capricorn. If you’ve been avoiding any tough conversations, that topic could become unavoidable. Power struggles, jealousy, and obsessive thinking can creep into your mind, so do your best to be an observer of your emotions. Ask yourself about your feelings. Where do they come from? Healing conversations can take place, but they will require honesty and emotional courage.
The Full Moon in Aquarius on August 11 can stir up some intense emotions. Your instinct may be to keep your guard up, but the Moon asks you to lean on others. When you engage with your fears and open up about your anxieties, they lose power. You have loved ones who want to support you. Lean on them. On the same day, Venus, the planet of love and finances, enters the financial sector of your chart! Cha-ching! A check, raise, or bonus could be landing in the mail, or perhaps you’ve been offered a promotion. Congrats!
If you’re moving into a new role at work, you may feel a bit overwhelmed by your responsibilities on August 14 when the Sun in Leo is opposite Saturn in Aquarius. The energy today can feel heavy and rife with responsibilities. Projects may slow down and obstacles may move into your path. Patience is truly a virtue today. Your hard work is paying off and VIPs are noticing you on August 18 when Venus in Leo gently connects with Jupiter in Aries. Don’t forget to celebrate yourself–you deserve it!
Mars, the planet of energy and drive, enters Gemini on August 20, where it will stay until March of next year thanks to its retrograde period. This is an energetically aligned time to work on your subconscious and spiritual practices. You have the power to kick a bad habit! You may also find that you’re also more eager to keep your frustrations to yourself. Don’t forget that anger is a healthy emotion, and expressing it in a productive way can serve you well.
The Sun enters Virgo on August 22 and your focus shifts to matters related to siblings, extended family, learning, and communication. You’re feeling more confident expressing yourself and your thoughts. Do so boldly and confidently! You deserve to share what’s been on your mind. If you’ve been studying a new skill, you may be gaining some more confidence with it, too. Head’s up: Your schedule may be jam-packed, so be careful to not overbook yourself.
Mercury, the planet of communication, enters Libra on August 25 and your family and living situation are taking up residence in your mental space. Perhaps you’re thinking about finding a different living situation. This is also a harmonious time to talk with family members about issues you’ve been hoping to get off your chest. On August 26, you may find yourself caught in an old way of thinking. Don’t beat yourself up; disrupt the pattern!
A New Moon in Virgo takes over the sky on August 27, delivering a fresh cycle around your thinking, thought process, and the way you communicate. This can also be the start of developing a new skill. If you’ve been sorting through some sibling drama, this New Moon ushers in a new chapter.
The month ends with Venus in Leo forming a tug-of-war with Saturn in Aquarius on August 28. If you’ve lost track of your budget, this is a cosmic reality check. A bill or a payment plan you forgot about may pop up. You want to socialize, but responsibility is in the air. It’s not the end of the world, but the energy can feel somber. You can use this transit proactively by developing and setting financial goals for yourself.
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